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CATASTROPHIC DEGRADATION [2 records]

Record 1 2012-04-16

English

Subject field(s)
  • Photoelectricity and Electron Optics
CONT

... P-I curves and catastrophic damage level tests for laser diode characterization.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Photo-électricité et optique électronique
DEF

Dégradation rapide et irréversible d'une diode laser due à une densité de courant excessive et qui perturbe de façon importante les performances de cette diode laser.

Spanish

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Record 2 1987-03-12

English

Subject field(s)
  • Telecommunications Facilities
DEF

The rapid reduction of a system's or component's capability to perform its intended function; usually a total failure to function.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Installations de télécommunications

Spanish

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